Linamar

Manufactures automotive, industrial, and agricultural components

Program Manager

Program ManagementPosted on Nov 2

Full-timeFruitport, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is required.
Five to ten years of related experience.
Lead large-scale projects involving project management, process analysis, development, and implementation.
Implement a best-in-class approach, develop project definition and direction, and lead processes from inception through production deployment or completion.
Negotiate and work with external experts on technical aspects of projects.
Apply creative problem-solving and business acumen to help teams generate ideas and lead development and execution.
Demonstrate business knowledge, including the ability to assess and pursue new opportunities.
Manage project budgets and expenditures against the project plan budget.
Provide training and continuous monitoring during and after project completion to ensure compliance with changed processes.
Ensure champions, process owners, and functional leaders receive the business support required to develop and implement process changes.
Demonstrate strategic thinking, teamwork, communication, project management, and analytical skills.
Maintain high personal standards of commitment and integrity.
Work independently with little direction.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with legislative requirements applicable to the facility, the Global Operating System Plays, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 14001:2004, TS 16949, and Linamar Quality Basics system standards.
Support, foster, promote, and demonstrate Linamar's Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
Balance customer, employee, and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility and department performance indicators in alignment with Linamar's Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.
Support and maintain department lean initiatives under LPS system requirements and maintain department 5S requirements.
Manage project timelines and deliverables using updated timing and work plans; drive project requirements across Linamar to meet objectives and alert management when tasks are off track.
Work with internal groups and customers to manage project timing and deliverables.
Coordinate cost studies, manufacturing feasibility assessments, and advanced prototype customer quotes with cost estimators, purchasing, engineering, and partner companies.
Coordinate procurement, build, and testing activities with engineering development teams and other Linamar facilities, and follow prototype and test quote processes.
Support project budget objectives and standardize project financial tracking formats.
Facilitate resolution of open issues and bring results to a conclusion for go/no-go decisions.
Facilitate project status and gate reviews, and document and distribute meeting minutes.
Prepare project status summaries for management reviews, customer meetings, and technical reviews.
Manage the transition from product engineering and development to product launch, hand off to production teams, and provide ongoing support to ensure successful production launch.

Desired Qualifications

An MBA or PMP certificate would be a plus.

Job Title: Program Manager

Job Summary:
Manage and organize product engineering projects as part of the Engineering organization. Responsible for managing and coordinating the technical, procurement, manufacturing, building and testing aspects of a program from the proof-of-concept phase through production.

Responsibility:

Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and:
The Global Operating System Plays.
OHSAS 18001:2007 Health and Safety management system standard.
ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management system standard TS 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics system standards
Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.
Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.
Maintain department 5S requirements.
Manage project timeline and deliverables with updated timing/work plans. Responsible for driving project requirements within Linamar organization to meet work plan objectives and alerting management when tasks are off track.
Work directly with internal groups and customers as needed to manage project timing and deliverables.
Coordinate cost studies, manufacturing feasibility and advanced prototype customer quotes. Work with cross functional teams such as cost estimators, purchasing, engineering and partner companies to complete the cost information.
Coordinate with engineering development team and other Linamar facilities as appropriate to manage any procurement, build and test activities related to the projects. Follow the prototype and test quote processes.
Support project budget objectives and standardize project financial tracking formats.
Facilitate resolution of open issues and bring the results to a conclusion for go/no-go decisions.
Facilitate project status reviews and gate reviews. Document and distribute meeting minutes.
Document project status summaries for reports-outs such as management reviews, customer meetings and technical reviews.
Manage the transition from the product engineering and development phase to product launch with handoff to the production teams. Provide ongoing support as needed to assure successful production launch

Academic/educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field is required.
5-10 years of related experience.
MBA or PMP certificate would be a plus.

Required Skills/Experience:

Lead large-scale process for a project that includes project management, process analysis, development, and implementation.
Implement Best-In-Class approach and develop project definition, direction and lead process from inception to final deployment into production or completion of process.
Ability to negotiate and work with external experts regarding technical aspects of projects.
A creative problem-solving mindset with business acumen to aid teams in obtaining ideas, and lead through development and execution.
Proven business knowledge, including the ability to assess and pursue new opportunities.
Ability to manage project budgets and expenditures to project plan budget.
Requirement to provide training and continuous monitoring during and after project completion to ensure compliance with the changed process.
Ensure champions, process owners and functional leaders are provided the business support required to develop and to implement process changes
Strong skills in strategic thinking, teaming, communication, project management and analytical skills
Exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently with little direction.

What Linamar Has to Offer:

Competitive Compensation
Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
401k Program
Opportunities for career advancement.
Sustainability Council
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us:

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration. 

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. 

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.

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About the Company

Linamar

Manufactures automotive, industrial, and agricultural components

Linamar is a diversified manufacturer that builds automotive, industrial, and agricultural components and systems, organized around powering vehicles, motion, work, and lives. It designs and produces high-quality parts used in cars, trucks, machinery, and farming equipment, with customers including General Motors and other industrial clients. The company leverages a global manufacturing footprint, long-established customer relationships, and collaborations with partners like Alberta Innovates to ensure reliable supply across multiple markets. Its goal is to grow by delivering integrated components and systems at scale, expanding worldwide, and pursuing partnerships to meet evolving needs in transportation, industry, and agriculture.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Guelph, Canada
Founded: 1966

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